To move a window that is off-screen in Windows (including Windows 10 and 11), you can use several effective methods:
Method 1: Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Shift + Right-Click + Arrow Keys)
- Hold Shift and right-click the app’s icon on the taskbar.
- Select Move from the menu.
- Press any arrow key on your keyboard.
- Move your mouse without clicking; the off-screen window will snap to your cursor.
- Click to place the window where you want it.
This method works well to grab and reposition windows stuck off-screen
Method 2: Using Alt + Space Menu
- Press Alt + Tab to select the off-screen window.
- Press Alt + Space to open the window’s system menu.
- Use the arrow keys to highlight Move and press Enter.
- Use the arrow keys to nudge the window back onto the screen.
- Once visible, use the mouse to drag it fully into view.
- Press Enter to finalize the position.
This is a classic way to recover windows that are partially or fully off- screen
Method 3: Using Windows Key + Arrow Keys
- Click the off-screen window’s icon in the taskbar to activate it.
- Press Windows key + Left Arrow or Windows key + Right Arrow repeatedly to snap the window to different sides of the screen until it appears on your display.
This works well especially if the window is just slightly off the edge
Method 4: Using Task View Snap
- Open Task View by clicking the Task View button on the taskbar or pressing Windows key + Tab.
- Right-click the off-screen window’s thumbnail.
- Select Snap left or any snap option.
- Press Esc to exit Task View.
- Click and drag the window to reposition it as needed.
This method is useful in Windows 11 to quickly bring windows back on screen
Additional Tips
- Right-click the taskbar and select Cascade windows to bring all windows into a visible stack.
- Adjust your display resolution temporarily to force windows back into view.
- Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date to prevent display issues
Using these methods, you can reliably recover and move any off-screen window back onto your visible desktop.
